Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut Rose

Description

WINEMAKERS NOTES Aromas of ripe strawberry with hints of apple and citrus. The initial impression is lively yet dry with subtle spice and berry flavors followed by an elegant, delicately sweet finish.Paula Eakin, WinemakerTHE VINEYARDS – Sourced from premium grapes in Washington states Columbia Valley. – Columbia Valley vineyards sit at a northerly latitude, similar to Frances renowned Champagne district, giving the region two additional hours of sunlight during the peak of the growing season. – The ample sunshine and cool evenings create ideal conditions in developing superior flavor and crisp acids.IN THE CELLAR – Primary fermentation lasts roughly 23 weeks, and individual lots are kept separate until blending. – Winemaker Paula Eakin samples several lots of base wine and eventually creates the cuvee based on aroma and flavor. Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from more than one vintage are selected to create a consistent style. – Methode Champenoise the assemblage is then bottled with a small amount of liqueur de tirage which triggers secondary fermentation and the wine is aged sur lie for extended time. – A sweet liquid dosage is added to the bottle balancing the delicate, natural high fruit acids and viscosity, giving the Brut Rose its unique style. – Domaine Ste. Michelle